The Future of Wireless & 5G from a Deployment Perspective

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1 The Future of Wireless & 5G from a Deployment Perspective Jeff Lewis President of the Texas State Wireless Association President & Founder of

2 Topics of Conversation 1. The Wireless World Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 2. The Future of 5G Architecture 3. 5G Deployment Readiness Factors

3 The History of Industrial Revolutions

4 The History of Wireless Technology 75 Kbps 1 Mbps or 900% 12 Mbps or 1,100% 1Gbps or 8,000%

5 Global Initiatives & Trends Germany establishes Industry China creates their 2025 plan South Korea host the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang Japan host the Summer Olympics in Tokyo China host the Winter Olympics in Beijing Sensory Connected Absolute Truth Society

6 US Broadband Facts & 5G Economic Impact US Counties that gain access to broadband services see on average a 1.8% increase in employment Texas ranks 46 th as the most connected State with 56% broadband coverage & average speeds of 45Mbps The US is ranked 16 th in the world for broadband connectivity 3 million jobs added to the US economy by 5G and potentially 22 million globally 5G can add $500 Billion or 3% to US GDP $275 Billion Expected US Investment to deploy next Generation Networks over the next 7 years

7 5G Primary Use Case Revenue Drivers Internet of Things Connected Vehicles Smart Home and Enterprise Gaming and Entertainment Over 100 Billion Connected Devices and 1 Trillion network sensors Each Autonomous Vehicles will send 25Gb of data per hour to the cloud (12HD movies) All homes and enterprises will require high speed broadband connectivity or else AI, VR, AR, live gaming and high definition video streaming user experiences

8 5G Secondary Use Case Revenue Drivers Smart Energy Grids ehealth or Telemedicine Surveillance and FirstNet Smart Cities, Industries & Factories More efficient Energy distribution and consumption through remote control and automation $305 Billion in health care cost savings from connected devices & better rural coverage Millions of Cameras for Surveillance along with a dedicated LTE First Responder Network Humanoid and Robotic engineered systems and algorithms to enhance process flows

9 The Key Layers of 5G Architecture User, Micro, Macro & Core: USER: Application or GUI Interfaces at Point of Presence USER: Device or Connected Thing & Mesh Networks USER: Security and Extreme Edge Computing MICRO: Distributed Network Nodes DAS, Street Furniture & WIFI Hot Spots MICRO: Picocell, Femtocell & Small Cell Processing & Data Storage MICRO: Front Haul Fiber or Fixed Wireless to Edge of Network MACRO: Baseband Sites Towers, Rooftops, Billboards MACRO: Mini Data Centers, BTS Pools and Server Farms MACRO: Network C-RAN, SDN & NFV CORE: Back Haul Microwave, Fiber & Ethernet CORE: Big Data or Network Operating Centers CORE: Long Haul - Fiber, Satellite & Weather Balloons

10 The Future State of 5G Architecture

11 5G IoT Ecosystem

12 5G Key Stakeholders Must Collaborate GOVERNMENT Public / Private partnerships that utilize a regulatory environment that accelerates the deployment of broadband technology and infrastructure so all people have the access they desire and can afford INDUSTRY Build sustainable & resilient business models that leverage and support government and educational investment in future infrastructure to create job and GDP growth EDUCATION Create educational tracks that enhance todays workforce through R&D labs and a re-tooling of existing labor units that allow the USA to be a leader in the advancement and deployment of 5G architecture and networks

13 5G Deployment Readiness Factors Key Inputs to Efficient Deployment Models Labor Engineering, Real Estate, Construction & Net Ops Equipment Crew, Field, Office and Testing Materials Civil, Tower and A&L, Electrical & Fiber Critical Success Factors to Effective Deployments Safety OSHA, FCC, DOL, ASSE, ANSI & TIA Standards Quality Customer MOP s, NWSA & TIRAP Training Programs Speed Industry Benchmarks for Crew Output by Project Type

14 5G Labor Readiness Factors Engineering Real Estate Construction Network Operations Solution architects as dedicated problem solvers with knowledge of multiple technologies and the most efficient application of each to the specific use case Zoning experts with pole attachment, street furniture, lease & ROW franchise negotiation skills for Micro, Macro and Core network agreements Must maintain ALL industry safety certifications as well as detailed knowledge of Small Cell, Macro & Fiber installation, testing and quality standards As the 5G architecture moves data storage, processing and fiber to the edge, first responders must be localized in order to support tighter SLA s for network outages

15 5G Engineering Equipment Labor Readiness Factors Technicians & Foreman Must have proper Industry Safety equipment as well as any OEM or customer required installation tools for Micro, Macro and Core Office Project Manager & Coordinators Real time data capture requirements will demand better back office applications, virtual tools and scorecard reporting Reporting and COP Issues Operational Issues Crew Testing Small Cell, Macro & Fiber Issues Construction Managers Small Cell, Macro or Fiber SOW s determine the truck roll type, crew configuration and equipment required Field Troubleshooting and Optimization Issues Engineering and Network Operations Sweep, PIM, Fiber Optic and other testing requirements driven by multiple frequencies, antenna and micro equipment types as well as Edge computing architecture

16 5G Material Readiness Factors Tower and A&L Structural Tower Modifications, Carrier Upgrades, Tower Top RRU s & Hybrid cable along with backpack Micro pole attachments to support 5G Electrical Small Cell, Macro and In building Hetnet structured and Hybrid cable and power requirements will multiple inventory SKU s to support accelerated node deployment Civil Edge network designs will place cabinets on pads or platforms at the base of utility poles, street furniture & towers with power and fiber conduit connection points Fiber Densification requires thousands of route & strand miles of fiber but the cable type determines the scalability and lateral splice complexity of the existing Fiber networks

17 5G Deployment Critical Success Factors Quality Safety Each firm must adhere to Safety regulations, be accountable and compliant to OSHA, DOL, ASSE, ANSI and TIA standards. All stakeholders must account for the cost of safety as a basic component of their business model and therefore price deployment services accordingly. Deployment Cost Leveraging training programs through NWSA, TIRAP and W4W as well as investing in quality control systems will build a high performing dedicated workforce and create loyal customers through elevated trust and confidence. In addition, to offset concerns of the pending labor shortage we have to focus on doing it right the first time in order to increase output. Speed Safety certified crews that are well trained on the correct installation procedures and those that are willing make quality a priority from day one will be the most productive and highest paid.

18 Conclusion 5G will create digital equality resulting in Big Data creation and the fastest transfer of knowledge in the history of the world Government, Industry and Education must collaborate to accelerate wireless innovation and 5G deployments A stronger ecosystem of vertical industry partnerships will support knowledge sharing and create deployment efficiencies Flexible, agile and scalable organizations that embrace deployment readiness factors will be the industry leaders In order to compete and WIN globally, we must begin NOW to create the most advanced broadband workforce on the planet 5G represents a technology pivot point equal to the birth of the internet

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